The torch relay for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics set off on Wednesday from Olympia, the Greek birthplace of the ancient Games. ⁣ ⁣ Carried by Greek rower Petros Gkaidatzis and then jointly with Italian cross-country skiing champion Stefania Belmondo. ⁣ ⁣ The relay began the countdown to the Winter Games, which will open on February 6.⁣ ⁣ #winter #olympics #italy #greece #ancientcivilisations #sports